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The path toward improving the world begins when you become a change-maker in your own life. Our advanced trainings range from comprehensive certifications to in-depth certificate programs, which can help you change careers or offer new support and services in your existing practice. Check us out.

The New York Open Center offers a comprehensive suite of wellness services. Individual sessions are available in more than 15 modalities, from classic techniques to deep spiritual healing. All sessions are offered by professional, licensed practitioners, as required, in a soothing, nurturing environment.

Healing Spices: Herbal Medicine in Your Spice Rack and Pantry

Many of our favorite seasonings are also herbal medicines! Basil relieves depression, ginger eases back pain, and rosemary improves memory. We’ll explore spicy herbs such as ginger, cayenne, garlic, as well as mustard and aromatics like sage, rosemary, marjoram, and thyme. We’ll discuss the health benefits of sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin seeds; and honey, vinegar and chocolate. We’ll make preparations together to illuminate why one herb is powdered and another used whole, one steeped and another boiled. This course will bring out the herbalist in you!

Note: There will be a $5 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first session.

Robin Rose Bennett is an herbalist, writer, and educator who teaches WiseWoman Healing Ways of herbal medicine and EarthSpirit teachings. She is the author of two meditation CDs and the books Healing Magic: A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, and, most recently, The Gift of Healing Herbs.